Is CVE-2023-1494 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1494 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1494 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1494 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1494?

CVE-2023-1494 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1494

CWE-89Published: March 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBOS 4.5.5. Affected is an unknown function of the file ApiController.php. The manipulation of the argument emailids leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223380.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

IBOS 4.5.5 is susceptible to SQL injection via the emailids argument in ApiController.php. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a severe risk to data integrity and confidentiality.

While public exploit information exists, this vulnerability is not currently tracked in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update to a patched version of IBOS if available or implement strict input validation on the affected API endpoint.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-1494 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.